Bundesliga: Jako (GER) extends as VfB Stuttgart's equipment supplier & becomes club shareholder

The German brand Jako has extended its contract as the official equipment supplier of VfB Stuttgart (Bundesliga) until 30/06/2029, announced the club on 10/03/2022. The initial agreement concluded on 14/05/2018 was initially due to end at the end of 2022-23 (€3m/season). The duration of the partnership is now 10 seasons. Jako had previously succeeded fellow German brand Puma from 2019-20.

"Jako will thus develop and produce kits, teamwear and fan merchandise with and for VfB for at least another six seasons. A joint retail concept and an expansion of joint team sports activities are also planned for 2023," explained VfB Stuttgart.

"Moreover, the Swabian (region in southwestern Germany) medium-sized enterprise has purchased shares in VfB Stuttgart 1893 AG. This intensification of the partnership means an increase in the AG's equity," said the club.

The medium-sized company based in Mulfingen (Baden-Württemberg, GER) has purchased shares in VfB Stuttgart 1893 AG. This intensification of the partnership results in an increase in the equity of the company", indicates the club. "Jako…